Report includes: explanation of methodology (report largely based on surveys), review of services available, Canadian Justice system, community care and social workers, summary of the extent of the problem in Ontario, proposals for action.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, 2012, p. article no. 19155
Description
Reviews current literature and reports on the trends in incidence and cause including health and lifestyle conditions and increases in environmental contaminants.
Discusses a unique governance system and challenges facing tribal governments and communities.
Duration: 41:32. Includes textual transcript.
Requires creation of a free account to access materials.
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, May 2010, pp. 1-25
Description
Gives a brief history of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, explains how it differs from a courtroom adjudicative model, and explains why it has the potential to be an effective form of alternative dispute resolution regarding residential schools.
Reports on information gathered at Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Workshop and through interviews with community members and service providers.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 2, 2001, pp. 191-215
Description
Examines information disparities due to remote locations and lack of infrastructure, assesses policies which effect electronic access to information, and discusses the development of First Nations-controlled networks.
Reports on public discussions which took place to gather recommendations with respect to changes in police practices and new police initiatives to protect vulnerable and marginalized women.
Summary of the Church's goals of assimilation and Christianization of Aboriginal children into mainstream society and statements of regret for role in the administration of residential schools. Includes list of schools operated by Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Discusses the history of Aboriginals prior to European contact and assimilation policies of the colonial period, as well as reparations needed for recovery of past injustices.
Goal of the program was to provide early intervention services which prevent entry and escalation of families in the statutory child protection system.
Participants in the National Museum of the American Indian Artist Leadership Program from Canada, United States and Peru discuss their work and participate in a panel discussion.
Duration: 1:39:43.
RightsEd: Human Rights Education Resources for Teachers
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Australian Human Rights Commission
Description
Educator's resource for the report Bringing Them Home: National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Most activities suitable for grade 9 and up.
Minister of Healthy Living and Sport (British Columbia)
Description
Follow-up to the Transformative Change Accord: First Nations Health Plan (TCA: FNHP). Outlines basic commitments and processes needed to develop an administrative structure which would enable First Nations to exercise greater control over the delivery of services.
Outlines the progresses made to advance all aspects of the new First Nations health governance structure and the actions needed to improve health services in BC.
Cultural and Social History, vol. 9, no. 4, 2012, pp. 497-525
Description
Looks at conflicts over land owned by the Haudenosaunee and the backgrounds of John Brant and Robert Johnson Keer as negotiators for the Grand River Six Nations.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 6, June 2012, pp. 1, A-10
Description
Overview of the visit to Regina by Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page A-10.